Question 1

how do i reduce nail biting habit? does it lead to kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Nail biting: Does not lead to kidney stones. Try keeping nails trimmed short; substitute a carrot or celery stick to chew on whenever u might bite nails. Otc preps deter biting due to bad/bitter taste. Consider pcp or therapist for evaluation for anxiety or obsessive-compulsive disorder which may underlie nail biting & can be treated w/ therapy &/or meds.

Question 2

i woke up with my hand completely numb. i take oxycodone but only because i have kidney stones. i haven't taken morethan i should. what could be the cause of the numbness?

Accepted Answer

Is hand still numb?: Your hand may have been "asleep" from the position you were in when sleeping.  If that numbness has gone away, that was probably the cause.

If it is still numb, please see your doctor or go to the emergency room as soon as possible to find out what is wrong.

Question 3

my husband is feeling a light pain on the right hand side behind his back where his kidney is for the past 2 weeks - he has had 2 kidney stones before - could this be another kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

Kidney stone: Yes . May also be  gallbladder - unusual in back , sciatica,  infection, rarely  intestinal/ appendix. Follow up with  MD, they could do a urine test and or ultrasound to assess the issue. Also if a stone  check the type , oxalate, urate  acid as some foods precipitate stones Drink fluids - that helps pass/ prevent stones.

https://www.kidneyfund.org/kidney-disease/kidney-problems/kidney-stones/

Question 4

heart or my kidney stone?have random pains directly under my breast.on ribs.its sharp/achey.i put my hand on it and feel my heart bet pretty strongly.

Accepted Answer

Need examination: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without an examination, however, it is likely that it is neither your heart nor kidney stones but a musculo-skeletal issue. It is not urgent but you should consult your doctor for an evaluation.

Question 5

what does kidney stones, vaginal discharge, nails peeling off, back pain, nausea, headache, small bald spot, uti during preg? female age 21, 1 year after having a son, he too had a uti after being born

Accepted Answer

Clarification : Clarification on this question is needed. Are you pregnant now and have these issues, or did this happen after the birth of your son?
Vaginal discharge, nausea, headaches, and even hair loss are common issues during pregnancy. All the other issues are likely seperate, however they need to be investigted and treated. Like i stated previously i need clarification of your history and exact question.
If all these things are occurring now, regardless if you are pregnant or not, you need to seek the care of a medical professional.

Question 6

what are the cause of kidney stone and how can it be treated?

Accepted Answer

Multiple: Infection, anomaly, high calcium, high uric acid.

Question 7

does flying cause kidney stones to dislodge?

Accepted Answer

: No. The planes are pressurized and nothing else changes when you fly.

Question 8

what is the reason of formation kidney stone?

Accepted Answer

Good question: The pathogenesis of kidney stones is not entirely known. One theory explains that calcium oxalate or phosphate stones form when calcium or oxalate supersaturates the urine with the subsequent formation of crystals in the collecting ducts. Another theory suggests that crystals initially form in the renal medullary interstitium with subsequent development of plaques.

Question 9

could having multiple kidney stones cause death?

Accepted Answer

Yes: By infection, or by destruction of one or both kidneys. If you offered definitive treatment and are otherwise healthy, i'd urge you to accept. Try also to learn the composition of the stones and what you might do to keep them from recurring; some people are natural "stone-formers" for various reasons. Good luck.

Question 10

can kidney stones still in the kidney cause pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Kidney stones induce pain by causing obstruction. Even if the stone is small and but still in the kidney, it can still obstruct the flow of urine out the kidney and cause significant flank pain. The pain can also be intermittent as the stone moves around and shifts within the kidney.

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My husband is feeling a light pain on the right hand side behind his back where his kidney is for the past 2 weeks - he has had 2 kidney stones before - could this be another kidney stone?

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Heart or my kidney stone?have random pains directly under my breast.on ribs.its sharp/achey.i put my hand on it and feel my heart bet pretty strongly.

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